Catechism
Arianism
The so-called great heresies are worthy of examination for a number of reasons, one of which is that they represent the main lines of attack against Biblical Christianity. With the exception of Gnosticism, which begins with the claim to secret knowledge apart from the...
Article VI – Concerning the New Obedience
1] Also they teach that this faith is bound to bring forth good fruits, and that it is necessary to do good works commanded by God, because of God's will, but that we should not rely on those works to merit justification 2] before God. For remission of sins and...
The State of Corruption
Man, created in communion with God, is no longer by nature in that communion. His present spiritual condition is one of sinful corruption. Both the Scriptures and experience teach that sin is universal, and that the root of moral evil is inherent in the present nature...
Wittenberg vs Rome – Round 1
Introduction When the Augsburg Confession was presented to Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530, a Roman Catholic repsonse to the confession was made (called the Confutation), followed by a defense of the Augsburg Confession known as the "Apology or Defense"....
Article V – Concerning the Office of Preaching
1] That we may obtain this faith, the Ministry of Teaching the Gospel and administering the Sacraments was instituted. For through the Word and Sacraments, as through instruments, 2] the Holy Ghost is given, who works faith; where and when it pleases God, in them that...
My Song Is Love Unknown
History of the Augsburg Confession
I have recently been listening to the guys over at Being Lutheran and have been enjoying their discussion on the Augsburg Confession immensely. As I've probably said elsewhere, this is one of my personal favourite podcasts, as it is full of light-hearted and friendly...
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